Motorola DCX3501M manual Connecting Your DCX Set-top, Video Connection Options

Connecting Your DCX Set-top

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4 Connecting Your DCX Set-top

Instructions and diagrams are included for the following connections:

•High-Definition Television (HDTV)

•A/V receiver — Audio

•Standard-Definition TV (SDTV)

•Standard-Definition TV (SDTV) and VCR/DVD Recorder

•A/V receiver, Standard-Definition TV (SDTV), and VCR/DVD Recorder

Before you move or change components on your entertainment system, review the following:

•For basic cable connections, use 75 ohm coaxial cables equipped with F type connectors.

•Disconnect power from your equipment before connecting or changing cable connections.

For information on connecting to an HDTV, see Video Connection Options.

Caution Do not place anything on top of your DCX set-top, especially other home entertainment components. Be sure to provide adequate ventilation to prevent overheating.

Video Connection Options

The DCX set-top offers several different video connection options. Component video, HDMI, and IEEE-1394 allow you to view both High-Definition and Standard-Definition TV programming. Composite video, S-Video, and RF coaxial connections allow you to view only Standard-Definition TV programming. HD programming will be down-converted to SD format for SD outputs.

To determine whether your TV features component video, HDMI, IEEE-1394, S-Video, or composite video, check the manual supplied with your TV.

Use the guidelines below to determine the best video connection for your home entertainment system.

Note: Only (1) video connection to the TV is required. HD video can only be viewed with HDMI, IEEE-1394, or component video connections.

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